“We need regulations so we know exactly what the rules are, serving police officers know what the rules are, and it transcends the internal views that different police forces have in terms of interpreting their obligations to the community.

“We spend a lot of money on our police forces and we do need to restore public confidence.”

South Wales Police said the force had “a dedicated professional standards department who ensure we are progressive and robust in responding to allegations, conducting complex investigations into officers whose behaviour or lifestyle presents a cause for concern”.

North Wales Police said every case “would have been considered carefully” and there were “few occasions” where accepting resignations was appropriate.

The Gwent force said any reports of improper conduct by officers or staff would be fully investigated by the professional standards department or, where appropriate, be referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Dyfed-Powys Police’s website says officers should behave “appropriately at all times”, and must “act in a manner that does not discredit or undermine public confidence in the police service”.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “The Home Office and police service have strengthened the mechanisms around dealing with police misconduct and vetting of police officers.

But Dr Tim Brain, an honorary senior research fellow at Cardiff University and a former chief constable of Gloucestershire, said that while a resignation would mean the whole process including a disciplinary hearing would not be able to be completed, an investigation could be, and a police force could issue an apology.

“We need regulations so we know exactly what the rules are, serving police officers know what the rules are, and it transcends the internal views that different police forces have in terms of interpreting their obligations to the community.

“We spend a lot of money on our police forces and we do need to restore public confidence.”

South Wales Police said the force had “a dedicated professional standards department who ensure we are progressive and robust in responding to allegations, conducting complex investigations into officers whose behaviour or lifestyle presents a cause for concern”.

North Wales Police said every case “would have been considered carefully” and there were “few occasions” where accepting resignations was appropriate.

The Gwent force said any reports of improper conduct by officers or staff would be fully investigated by the professional standards department or, where appropriate, be referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Dyfed-Powys Police’s website says officers should behave “appropriately at all times”, and must “act in a manner that does not discredit or undermine public confidence in the police service”.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “The Home Office and police service have strengthened the mechanisms around dealing with police misconduct and vetting of police officers.

But Dr Tim Brain, an honorary senior research fellow at CardiffUniversity and a former chief constable of Gloucestershire, said that while a resignation would mean the whole process including a disciplinary hearing would not be able to be completed, an investigation could be, and a police force could issue an apology.

South Wales Police said the force had “a dedicated professional standards department who ensure we are progressive and robust in responding to allegations, conducting complex investigations into officers whose behaviour or lifestyle presents a cause for concern”.
What planet are these people on!
With its history of majestic corruption how on earth can they such dribble. Who ever said that is in need of a faculty assessment and most certainly is delusional.